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Canada and partners lead global movement towards a sustainable blue economy


NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov. 28, 2018 /CNW/ - A blue economy aims to harness the potential of our oceans, seas, lakes and rivers. It offers great promise for all, especially with respect to food security, jobs and economic prosperity. However, to ensure the long-term benefits of the blue economy, we need healthy and sustainable water resources.

This week, Canada along with co-hosts Kenya and Japan, and participants from over 150 countries from around the world, successfully concluded the first ever global conference on the sustainable blue economy in Nairobi, Kenya.

With a strong Canadian delegation of business representatives, scientists, entrepreneurs, national organizations, and representatives from Indigenous groups, led by the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Canada brought its values of inclusion, sustainability and economic security to the discussions.

Minister Wilkinson used Canada's role as co-host and its recognized reputation for ocean leadership to encourage bold global action. Canada led by example and committed to taking action to strengthen science and research to advance the sustainable blue economy; promote collaboration for sustainable partnerships and projects; and promoting actions that put people and resources at the centre of sustainable development.

To this end, the Minister announced immediate Canadian action in support of the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, which included:

The Minister also reiterated Canada's commitment to working with the global community to support resilient coasts and coastal communities by highlighting the following Canadian investments:

The conference served as an important building block, galvanizing global efforts towards a transition to a truly sustainable blue economy.

Quotes

"Canada stands ready to work in partnership with the global community to take action in tackling the challenges ahead. The commitments made at the Sustainable Blue Economy Conference will serve as a catalyst to invigorate global efforts to make significant, sustained progress in seizing the opportunities offered by our water resources. By working together, we can and will take decisive action to create a truly sustainable blue economy."

The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard

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